Sanatan row: SC to hear Udhaya plea in 2026
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday said it would hear in 2026 the plea of Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin seeking to club all FIRs and complaints over his contentious eradicate Sanatan Dharma remarks in 2023 and transfer them to one place. Stalins plea came up for hearing on Monday, before a bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta. Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for Udhayanidhi, pointed out several FIRs and complaints were filed against him. Due to paucity of time, the court said it will hear the case in 2026. On March 6,SC had ordered that no further FIRs should be registered against Udhayanidhi for his alleged controversial Sanatana Dharma comments without its prior permission. The court has earlier passed the order, after being apprised that an application filed revealed that a new FIR had also been filed against him in Bihar. At an event in September 2023, Stalin allegedly said Sanatan Dharma was against social justice and equality and should be eradicated and compared it to coronavirus, malaria and dengue, asking it to be destroyed. Madurai lawyer moves apex court on DGP appointment New Delhi: A lawyer in the Madurai bench of Madras HC, Henry Tiphagne, has moved a contempt petition in the Supreme Court against TN for violating Prakash Singh guidelines and appointing an in-charge DGP. The matter is likely to come up for hearing within a week, sources said. Despite anticipating the vacancy to arise on August 31, TN had not sent the proposal three months in advance to the UPSC for empanelment as per the SC judgment in Prakash Singhs case, Tiphagne said in his petition.
Bihar SIR: 144 applications received from political parties, says EC
NEW DELHI: As the month-long window for claims and objections under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Bihars electoral rolls closes on Monday, the Election Commission informed that it has received only 144 applications from political parties, including 16 from the BJP, 10 from the RJD, and 118 from CPI (M-L) against the draft rolls of 7.24 crore electors. In contrast, the electors filed nearly 2.53 lakh claims and objections for the inclusion of eligible voters and exclusion of ineligible ones, of which 40,630 have already been disposed of, it said. The 118 applications submitted by the CPI (M-L) included 15 for inclusion and 103 for exclusion, while the BJP filed 16 objections only for exclusion, and the RJD submitted just 10 for inclusion, the poll panel said. Forms received from new electors on attaining 18 years of age or above, including 45 such requests from Booth Level Agents (BLAs) through Form 6 and Form 6 with declaration stood at 16,56,886, and out of these 91,462 cases have been disposed of so far. The EC released the data amid severe criticism by the Congress and RJD are against the ongoing SIR exercise, alleging it was designed to disenfranchise voters. The commission clarified that generic complaints without prescribed forms are not treated as valid claims or objections, and that no claims were filed by persons outside their own Assembly constituency, in line with the provisions of the Representation of the People Act, 1950. The panel said that specific objections can also be filed by non-electors of an Assembly constituency.
Registration claims will be considered after Sept 1: SC
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday took note of the Election Commission of Indias (ECI) submission that claims and objections regarding the draft electoral rolls can be filed even after the deadline expires on September 1. The Commission, however, stated that while claims and objections can be filed even after the deadline, they will only be considered after the roll is finalised. Regarding the deadline extension, the court order noted, The process will continue until the last date of nominations and all inclusions/exclusions are integrated in the final roll. Following this, the top court did not issue any order to extend the deadline beyond September 1. The two-judge bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi was hearing pleas by RJD, CPIM, ADR, and AIMIM seeking a fortnights extension for filing claims and objections in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar. The top court also directed the Bihar Legal Service Authority to depute para-legal volunteers to assist individuals and parties in filing their respective claims and objections. It, however, expressed concern that parties had filed only 120 objections so far. It noted that most parties and voters are filing applications for deletion, not inclusion: 33,351 for inclusion and 1.34 lakh for deletion. Most applications filed for deletion The apex court expressed concern that despite all the time provided, the political parties had filed only 120 objections so far. It noted that most parties and voters are filing applications for deletion, not inclusion: 33,351 for inclusion and 1.34 lakh for deletion.
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Ruthless India demolish Kazakhstan by 15-0 on way to Super 4s
RAJGIR (BIHAR), Sept 1: A ruthless India scored every four minutes on average to demolish Kazakhstan by 15-0 in an utterly lopsided match and march into the Super 4 stage of the Asia Cup hockey tournament with an all-win record here today. Abhishek (5th, 8th, 20th, 59th minutes) found the target four times, while Sukhjeet Singh (15th, 32nd, 38th) and Jugraj Singh (24th, 31st, 47th) struck fine hat-tricks to help India top Pool A. Skipper Harmanpreet Singh (26th), Amit Rohidas [] The post Ruthless India demolish Kazakhstan by 15-0 on way to Super 4s appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
BJP is 3rd party to file SIR claims & objections as deadline ends
In Bihar, the deadline for filing claims and objections to the draft electoral roll has ended, with BJP joining CPI(ML) Liberation and RJD in raising concerns. While parties submitted objections mainly for excluding ineligible electors, individual electors filed numerous claims for both inclusion and exclusion.
Congress Bhavan mikkango BJP-ni jingjengataniko MPCC jegala
SHILLONG: Bihar adoko Vote Adhikar Yatra-ko ongatanio, Congress dolni dilgipa Rahul Gandhi-ni agangipa kattarangko jegale, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-ni Shillong songjinmao donggipa Congress Bhavan mikkango jingjengatanina Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) raken jegalatskaaha. Prime Minister Narendra Modi-ni magipako Rahul Gandhi, onggija kattarangchi chonnikaha ine matnangenba BJP membor-rang, Congress dolni kosako jegalanirangko dakangahachim indiba BJP-ni iandake []
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Asia Cup Hockey: Malaysia secure place in Super 4s after 15-nil victory over Chinese Taipei
In Asia Cup Mens Hockey tournament, Malaysia today registered an emphatic 15-Nil victory over Chinese Taipei in a Pool B match at Rajgir in Bihar. With the resounding win, Malaysia secured its place in the Super 4s stage. Luck did not favour the Chinese Taipei side, as every attack was foiled by the strong Malaysian []
Another chance: On Bihars Special Intensive Revision exercise and the Supreme Court order
Allowing objections beyond deadline may help wrongly excluded voters
Rahul Gandhi, Tejashwi Yadav define distinct roles during Voter Adhikar Yatra in Bihar
PATNA: A clear division of roles between Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD)s Tejashwi Prasad Yadav was evident throughout the Voter Adhikar Yatra that concluded on Monday after covering nearly 1,300 km distance, 110 assembly constituencies spread over 25 districts of Bihar. While Rahul mainly targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP through his vote chori allegations, Tejashwi attacked Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar and his government, accusing it of copying his programmes and policies. Tejashwi also indirectly sought to project himself as the chief ministerial candidate of the INDIA bloc. Do you want a duplicate CM or original CM?, he asked the people during the Yatra at Ara, the district headquarters of Bhojpur, even as the Congress leader evaded to reply to a media query on the issue of CM face of the opposition alliance for the upcoming assembly polls. Tejashwi also accused Nitish Kumar of copying policies that he had announced for the elections. Moreover, while Rahuls speeches mainly centred around the alleged vote theft, SIR (special intensive revision of electoral rolls) and its implications in the days to come, Tejashwi raised other issues like migration, unemployment, lack of health facilities, substandard education and issues related to farmers. They have defined their roles. Rahul is a leader of national repute and PM face of the Opposition, Tejashwi has his role in Bihar, said Gangeshwar Sahni, a resident of Gaighat in Muzaffarpur, who came to Patna to participate in the concluding event of the Voter Adhikar Yatra. The 16-day Yatra has indicated that the Opposition alliance will centre around its campaign over alleged vote theft by the BJP in collusion with the Election Commission of India. Vote chori slogan has become more popular among people who have been left out from the draft electoral rolls published on August 1, said Amit Kumar Yadav, a resident of Madhepura in north Bihar. Amit, 46, who runs a mobile repairing shop in Madhepura, came to Patna to participate in the concluding event of Voter Adhikar Yatra. Be it youth, women, farmers or elderly people, all have supported the Yatra, which is a clear reflection of peoples anger against the double-engine government, he said, adding that the BJP and its allies will bite its dust in the coming Bihar assembly election. Sixty-five-year-old Rajendra Das of Bhojpur, a carpenter by profession, said, For the first time, the united face of the Opposition has become evident on ground level. This will certainly benefit the Opposition alliance in the coming election. All top leaders of the INDIA bloc, including Tejashwi Yadav, Dipankar Bhattacharya of CPI-ML and Mukesh Sahani of VIP travelled along with Rahul in the same vehicle. Rahuls Voter Adhikar Yatra has also given his party a chance to come out of the shadow of RJD to some extent as his initiative has definitely energised the grand old partys rank and file. This became evident when hundreds of enthusiastic Congress workers with party flags in their hands and chanting slogan like Chot Chor, Gaddi Chor participated in the concluding event of the Yatra on Monday. Rahuls vitriolic attack against the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners has also created a buzz in the political circles, as now he has added a new flavour to the forthcoming election through his Voter Adhikar Yatra, remarked a senior Congress leader. This has increased the bargaining power of Congress, and it would demand more number of seats in the coming Bihar assembly elections, he pointed out. The kind of response Rahul got throughout the Yatra has reminded people of AICC Bihar in-charge Krishna Allavarus statement that Congress will be on the front seat and will no longer play second fiddle to the RJD.
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Bihar SIR claims, objections can be filed even after September 1 deadline: ECI to SC
The Supreme Court addressed the Bihar electoral roll revision. The Election Commission of India (ECI) stated that objections could be filed after the deadline. The court requested legal volunteers to assist voters. These volunteers will submit confidential reports. The goal is to address trust issues with the ECI. The ECI noted more exclusion requests than inclusion requests.
Bihar SIR claims, objections can be filed even after September 1 deadline: ECI to SC
The Supreme Court addressed the Bihar electoral roll revision. The Election Commission of India (ECI) stated that objections could be filed after the deadline. The court requested legal volunteers to assist voters. These volunteers will submit confidential reports. The goal is to address trust issues with the ECI. The ECI noted more exclusion requests than inclusion requests.
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Earlier in the day, the ECI submitted to the Supreme Court that it would accept revision forms even after the deadline, and these would be integrated into the final list
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India decimates Kazakhstan 15-0 in Hockey Asia Cup 2025, Sukhjeet, Jugraj, Abhishek score hat-tricks
The Men's Hockey team of India crushed Kazakhstan in the third and final league game in the ongoing Hockey Asia Cup in Bihar's Rajgir. Team India will now face Korea in the Super 4s on Wednesday, September 3.
Asia Cup: Goals galore in Bihar! India humiliate Kazakhstan 15-0
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INDIA bloc leaders join Rahul Gandhi in Patna as Voter Adhikar Yatra ends
Patna: Leaders of the INDIA bloc from across the country on Monday converged in Bihars capital Patna to join Congress MP Rahul Gandhis march to mark the culmination of the fortnight-long Voter Adhikar Yatra. The yatra saw the leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha travel to 25 districts of the state, covering a Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Hydrogen bomb of revelations on vote chori coming, Modi will not be able to show his face: Rahul
Patna, Sep 1 (PTI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday said his party will soon come out with a hydrogen bomb of revelations about vote chori and after that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not be able to show his face to the country. Speaking at the concluding event of his Voter Adhikar Yatra here, Gandhi said Bihar is a revolutionary state and it had given a message to the country that vote chori will not be allowed. The forces that killed Mahatma Gandhi are trying to murder the Constitution of India, he alleged. We will not let them (BJP)
Analysis: Will Rahul Gandhi's Yatra Impact Bihar Election?
When Rahul Gandhi marched in the blistering August sun through the dusty arteries of Bihar.
Bihar SIR: ECI gets only 144 party applications for inclusion, exclusion from political parties
NEW DELHI: As the month-long window for claims and objections as part of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Bihars electoral rolls closes on Monday, the Election Commission of India (ECI) informed that it received only 144 applications from political parties including 16 from BJP, 10 from RJD and 118 from CPI (ML) Liberation against the draft rolls comprising names of 7.24 crore electors. It further said that in contrast, electors themselves filed nearly 2.53 lakh claims and objections for inclusion of eligible voters and exclusion of ineligible ones, of which 40,630 have already been disposed of. Among the 118 applications submitted by the CPI (ML) Liberation, there were 15 for inclusion and 103 for exclusion, while the BJP filed 16 objections only for exclusion and the RJD submitted just 10 for inclusion, the ECI said in a statement. The number of applications from new electors aged 18 and above, including 45 submitted by Booth Level Agents (BLAs) through Form 6 and Form 6 with declaration, stood at 16,56,886, of which 91,462 have been disposed of so far. Bihar SIR: Claims, objections can be filed beyond September 1 deadline, EC tells SC Interestingly, the ECI released the data amid severe criticism by the Congress and the RJD against the ongoing SIR exercise, alleging it was designed to disenfranchise voters. The SIR began on June 24, with the draft electoral roll published on August 1. The deadline for filing claims and objections ended on September 1. The ECI clarified that generic complaints without prescribed forms are not treated as valid claims or objections, and that no claims were filed by persons outside their own Assembly constituency, in line with provisions of the Representation of the People Act, 1950. The Congress had sought the deletion of 89 lakh names from the draft electoral rolls through a letter, but the Bihar Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) rejected the request, asking the party to provide evidence with an affidavit before action could be taken to remove such a large number of voters. It further stressed that no name will be deleted from the draft roll without a speaking order from Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) or Assistant EROs after due inquiry. The ECI said the list of names not included in the draft roll (dated August 1, 2025), along with reasons, has been published on district websites and the CEO portal in searchable mode using EPIC numbers. Aggrieved persons may submit claims in Form 6 (with Aadhaar copy) for inclusion, or objections in Form 7 for deletion, before September 1. BLAs of recognised political parties may also submit claims and objections through the prescribed process. The Commission also reiterated that specific objections can also be filed by non-electors of an Assembly constituency, provided they furnish the required declaration or oath under Rule 20(3)(b) of the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960.
BJP hits back at Rahul Gandhi, says his vote chori hydrogen bomb' is a damp squib
NEW DELHI: The BJP on Monday mocked Rahul Gandhi's claim that he will soon come out with a hydrogen bomb as part of his vote chori charge , saying that his atom bomb had turned out to be a damp squib, and accused him of demeaning his position of the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha with irresponsible comments. Taking on Gandhi, whose Vote Adhikar Yatra concluded in Patna, for his barbs at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad said the Congress leader and his party have a history of abusing Modi. But people, he added, have repeatedly rejected Gandhi and reposed faith in the prime minister. By alleging fraud and deceit behind the BJP's victories under Modi's leadership, the Congress leader has been insulting voters, he said. This is arrogance and we will tell voters to punish him for his arrogance, he said. The former Union minister took repeated jabs at RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav as well for playing second fiddle to Gandhi in Bihar despite the Congress lacking a political base in the state. Yadav has claims over the chief minister's chair but has ceded the front seat to Gandhi, he added. The Yatra, he asserted, will have no impact on the Bihar assembly polls, expected to be held in October-November. Defending the ongoing Special Intensive Review of electoral rolls in the state, Prasad claimed that the opposition's campaign against it is solely driven by two reasons. Opposition leaders want ight and might to capture booths and that infiltrators should be allowed to vote, he said, recalling the state's history of poll violence and incidents of booth-capturing. Gandhi's campaign, he asserted, is born out of his frustration over the Congress' repeated poll defeats, and if he carries on with a similar conduct, then his party will suffer an even worse fate. The BJP leader noted that the ruling party suffered setbacks in states like Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections due to the opposition's false campaign that the Modi government would change the Constitution if it were re-elected. However, people soon realised the truth and voted the BJP to record wins in Haryana and Maharashtra, he added, asserting that the ruling alliance will notch up a similar victory in Bihar. The SIR removed from electoral rolls 22 lakh dead voters and eight lakh duplicate voters, he said, wondering if their names should have been allowed on the voters' list. The BJP's sharp attack on Gandhi and his allies came after he said his party will soon come out with a hydrogen bomb of revelations about vote chori and that Modi will not be able to show his face to the country afterwards. We will not let them (BJP) murder the Constitution and that is why we took out a yatra. We got a tremendous response. People came out in large numbers and raised the slogan 'vote chor gaddi chhor', the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha said. Gandhi had called his allegations about the electoral roll irregularities in the Mahadevapura assembly segment in Karnataka's Bangalore central Lok Sabha seat an atom bomb. Hitting back, Prasad said Gandhi's so-called atom bomb was not even like the Diwali firecracker that does not go off. One really has to try hard to understand what he means in his speeches in and outside Parliament... The world has not really seen the impact of a hydrogen bomb. Now Rahul Gandhi is talking about it, he said sarcastically. He accused Gandhi of repeatedly demeaning his position as the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha with his irresponsible comments. Prasad said the Congress leader did not even once condemn the use of a Hindi expletive against the prime minister from the dais during his Yatra. The expletive targeted Modi's mother but Gandhi did not say a word, and it shows his arrogance and hate against him, he added. With Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge saying that the BJP will soon discard Chief Minister and JD(U) president Nitish Kumar like trash, Prasad asserted that the BJP's alliance with Kumar was formed to rid the state of corruption and provide good governance which it has delivered. Prasad also highlighted what he described as internal rumblings within the RJD's ruling family, noting that Yadav's sister Misa Bharti, who represents Patliputra in Lok Sabha, was not part of the concluding event of the Yatra even though her constituency overlaps Patna city. He said both Gandhi and Yadav are facing trial in corruption cases but were making big claims about morality. Yadav's father and RJD president Lalu Prasad Yadav was convicted on corruption charges, he said. With Gandhi spearheading an aggressive campaign against Modi, the BJP leader said he had made a similar high-decibel pitch against the prime minister in the past over a host of issues, including the Rafale aircraft purchase and the alleged use of spyware Pegasus, but found little traction. The Congress leader has spared no constitutional institutions, be it CAG or the Election Commission, from his attack as he believes that the prime minister's chair is his divine right, Prasad charged. Gandhi may believe that the prime minister's chair is his divine right, but people have and will continue to bless Modi with their votes, he said.
Bihar SIR: On last day, over 2.17 lakh pleas for removal, 36,000 for inclusion in voters' list
The draft electoral rolls were published on August 1 and will remain open for claims and objections from individuals and political parties till September 1
99.5% voters filed eligibility docs; except RJD, CPI(ML) no party assisted excluded electors: EC
The Election Commission of India informed the Supreme Court that nearly all voters in Bihar submitted eligibility documents for the special intensive revision. The EC refuted claims that only RJD and CPI-ML assisted voters, highlighting individual proactiveness in filing inclusion and deletion forms. While opposing deadline extensions, the EC assured that applications post-deadline would still be considered.
Rahul Gandhi's 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' in Bihar, a 16-day campaign across 25 districts, aimed to protect voters' rights. Gandhi alleged that the BJP and Election Commission disenfranchised 65 lakh voters. The yatra, joined by INDIA bloc leaders, showcased opposition unity. It concluded in Patna, framing the campaign as a fight for electoral justice.
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The former Union Minister took repeated jabs at RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav as well for playing second fiddle to Mr. Gandhi in Bihar
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In Bihar, the period for electoral roll revisions concluded with over 36,000 inclusion requests and 2.17 lakh deletion demands. Political parties like BJP and CPI-ML (Liberation) raised objections. The Election Commission informed the Supreme Court that claims and objections can be filed beyond September 1, to be considered post-finalization.
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Voter Adhikar Yatra: Rahul Gandhi warns of hydrogen bomb in voter theft allegations
In a high-voltage political offensive ahead of the upcoming Bihar elections, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Monday warned that a hydrogen bomb of voter theft is about to come, following what he described as the earlier atom ...
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BJP's Ravi Shankar Prasad criticizes Rahul Gandhi's hydrogen bomb claim on election rigging, questioning his leadership as INDIA bloc ends Voter Adhikar Yatra in Bihar.
'Confused' BJP Snaps At Rahul Gandhi's 'Vote Chori' Hydrogen Bomb Remark
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Monday rolled out a 'vote chori' hydrogen bomb soon threat as he ramped up pressure on the BJP over the opposition's claims - that the ruling party and EC are conspiring to commit voter fraud before the Bihar poll.
'Has a habit of chori': Mallikarjun Kharge targets PM Modi; questions Nitishs socialism
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of attempting to steal votes in the upcoming Bihar assembly elections. He asserted that the NDA's double-engine government would soon be ousted, replaced by a government representing the poor, backward communities, and Dalits. Kharge also criticized Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's alliance with the BJP-RSS, questioning his socialist principles.
Speaking at the concluding event of his Voter Adhikar Yatra in Patna, Mr. Gandhi said Bihar is a revolutionary State and it had given a message to the country
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The 16-day Voter Adhikar Yatra organised under the leadership of Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi concluded in Patna on Monday. The main agenda of the yatra was to oppose the Special Intensive Revision being conducted by Election Commission of India in Bihar and also to justify the recent vote chori allegations made by Rahul Gandhi on ECI.
'Hydrogen bomb' of revelations on 'vote chori' will expose ploy of Modi, BJP: Rahul Gandhi
PATNA: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday said his party will soon come out with a hydrogen bomb of revelations about vote chori and after that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not be able to show his face to the country. Speaking at the concluding event of his 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' here, Gandhi said Bihar is a revolutionary state and it had given a message to the country. Get ready, BJP people, a hydrogen bomb is coming. Be prepared. The truth of vote theft will be brought forth before the entire country. I am giving you a guarantee, Modi Ji will not be able to able to show his face after the vote theft get exposed, he remarked amid presence of top senior INDIA bloc leaders, including Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge. He said votes were stolen in Maharashtra assembly elections and then with evidence, his party showed how vote chori was done in Mahadevapura assembly segment in Karnataka's Bangalore central Lok Sabha Seat. I want to tell the youth of Bihar, vote chori means 'chori of rights, chori of democracy, chori of employment'. They will take away your ration card and other rights, he alleged. His remarks came after the INDIA bloc allies held a march marking the culmination of the 'Vote Adhikar Yatra' led by Gandhi and other Mahagathbandhan leaders that covered 1,300-km and passed through 110 assembly constituencies covering 25 of the 38 districts ahead of the upcoming state elections. Speaking on the occasion, Mallikarjun Kharge cautioned people of Bihar from the alleged ill intentions of Prime Minister Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, otherwise they would be doomed. He said that Modi had a time to visit various countries but no time for visiting Manipur where people were facing trouble. He would meet sometimes US President Donald Trump, sometimes would enjoy on a swing with Chinese President Xi Jinping, and would hug even unwilling leaders of foreign countries. Congress president also claimed that BJP and RSS would dump Bihar chief minister and JD (U) leader Nitish Kumar after the Bihar polls. A new government of the Opposition will come to power after the elections, he said, referring to the mismanagement during the march due to insufficient deployment of police forces. Do your duty with a professional approach. This government will not last for six months, he added. RJD leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav said that Nitish government was copying his programmes and policies, calling it a copycat government. Do you want a duplicate CM or original CM, he asked, once again declaring himself as the CM face of the INDIA bloc. INDIA bloc leaders, including Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren, former chief minister of Rajasthan Ashok Gehlot, Rashtrawadi Congress leader Supriya Sule, CPI general secretary D Raja and others participated in the march from Gandhi Maidan to Dakbungalow roundabout. Dipankar Bhattacharya of CPI-ML also spoke on the occasion. The march was scheduled to reach Baba Saheb Abedkars statue near the Patna High Court, but it was rescheduled, and leaders addressed the gathering near Dak Bungalow roundabout. The 'Gandhi se Ambedkar' march marking the culmination of the 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' was stopped midway by the police at the Dak Bungalow crossing where they addressed a gathering. Gandhi was joined by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, Vikassheel Insan Party chief Mukesh Sahani, CPI (ML) Liberation general secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya, CPI(M) general secretary M A Baby, CPI's Annie Raja, TMC MP Yusuf Pathan, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut, and other INDIA bloc leaders. The march in Patna started with the INDIA bloc leaders offering floral tributes at the statue of Mahatma Gandhi at the Gandhi Maidaan. The 'Voter Adhikar Yatra', launched by Rahul Gandhi from Sasaram on August 17, was aimed at highlighting the alleged assault on people's right to vote through the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar.
'Hydrogen bomb' of revelations on 'vote chori' coming, Modi will not be able to show his face: Rahul
PATNA: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday said his party will soon come out with a hydrogen bomb of revelations about vote chori and after that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not be able to show his face to the country. Speaking at the concluding event of his 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' here, Gandhi said Bihar is a revolutionary state and it had given a message to the country. We will not let them (BJP) murder the Constitution and that is why we took out a yatra. We got a tremendous response. People came out in large numbers and raised the slogan 'vote chor gaddi chhor', the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha said. I want to tell the BJP people. Have you heard of anything bigger than an atom bomb, it is a hydrogen bomb. BJP people, be ready, a hydrogen bomb is coming. People are soon going to find out the reality of vote chori, Gandhi said. In the coming time, I am guaranteeing you that after the hydrogen bomb (comes), Narendra Modi ji will not be able to show his face to the country, the former Congress chief said. He said votes were stolen in Maharashtra assembly elections and then with evidence, his party showed how vote chori was done in Mahadevapura assembly segment in Karnataka's Bangalore central Lok Sabha Seat. I want to tell the youth of Bihar, vote chori means 'chori of rights, chori of democracy, chori of employment'.They will take away your ration card and other rights, he alleged. His remarks came after the INDIA bloc allies held a march marking the culmination of the 'Vote Adhikar Yatra' led by Gandhi and other Mahagathbandhan leaders that covered 1,300-km and passed through 110 assembly constituencies covering 25 of the 38 districts ahead of the upcoming state elections. The 'Gandhi se Ambedkar' march marking the culmination of the 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' was stopped midway by the police at the Dak Bungalow crossing where they addressed a gathering. Gandhi was joined by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, Vikassheel Insan Party chief Mukesh Sahani, CPI (ML) Liberation general secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya, CPI(M) general secretary M A Baby, CPI's Annie Raja, TMC MP Yusuf Pathan, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut, and other INDIA bloc leaders. The march in Patna started with the INDIA bloc leaders offering floral tributes at the statue of Mahatma Gandhi at the Gandhi Maidaan. The 'Voter Adhikar Yatra', launched by Rahul Gandhi from Sasaram on August 17, was aimed at highlighting the alleged assault on people's right to vote through the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar.
Bihar SIR: Claims, objections can be filed beyond September 1 deadline, EC tells SC
NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India on Monday said claims, objections and corrections in the draft electoral roll prepared in the Bihar special intensive revision (SIR) exercise can be filed beyond September 1, but the same would be considered once the electoral roll was finalised. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi noted the submission of the Election Commission (EC) which said claims and objections could be filed till the last date of nomination forms in each assembly constituency. The top court, while terming the confusion over the Bihar SIR as largely a trust issue, directed the state legal service authority to deploy paralegal volunteers to assist individual voters and political parties in filing claims and objections to the draft roll, which was published on August 1. Senior advocate Rakesh Dwivedi, appearing for EC, said, any extension of the deadline will lead to disruption of the entire exercise and finalisation of final electoral roll. The poll panel further said 99.5 per cent of the 2.74 crore electors in the draft electoral roll had filed the eligibility documents and countered the claims of RJD, which alleged of having filed 36 claims, and said the party had filed only 10 such claims. Electoral rolls being prepared as per BJP's wishes: Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren Dwivedi futher said the 36 claims that RJD party mentioned in its petition had also been duly accepted. The poll panel said it will be issuing notices within seven days to those electors whose documents were incomplete, calling SIR a continuing exercise. Most claims and objections filed by political parties, the EC said, were for exclusion, not inclusion, of names from voter rolls. The bench, on the other hand, directed the paralegal volunteers to file confidential reports with the district judges concerned, and the same would be considered on September 8. RJD and AIMIM have sought extension of the deadline to file claims and objections in the poll revision exercise in poll-bound Bihar. The deadline for filing claims and objections for inclusion or exclusion of elector names from the draft roll was today.
Congress alleges anomalies, seeks fresh SIR in Bihar
Congress leader Pawan Khera has called for a fresh special intensive revision of electoral rolls in Bihar, alleging widespread irregularities. He claimed the party submitted 89 lakh complaints, but the Election Commission denied receiving them. The EC stated that while letters were received, they weren't in the prescribed format, leading to a dispute over the validity of the objections.
Photo of BJP Worker From MP Shared to Falsely Claim He Abused PM Modi in Bihar
The man in the photo is a BJP worker from Madhya Pradesh, who is not the accused in the case.
Electoral rolls being prepared as per BJP's wishes: Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren
PATNA: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Monday alleged that people's rights were being snatched by the BJP-led NDA in the name of the special intensive revision, and that electoral rolls were being prepared as per the wishes of the ruling coalition. Addressing a rally in Patna at the culmination of Congress' 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' in Bihar, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader accused the NDA government of following a 'divide and rule' policy, and called upon all the INDIA bloc constituents to remain united to unseat the ruling alliance from power. He also accused the BJP of indulging in 'vote chori' (vote theft) and horse-trading to topple state governments. The BJP is using Enforcement Directorate (ED), CBI and other central agencies against opposition leaders, he alleged. Our vote protects and safeguards our Constitution, he asserted.
Bihar SIR: Claims, objections can be filed beyond Sep 1 deadline, EC to SC
New Delhi: The Election Commission of India on Monday, September 1, said claims, objections and corrections in the draft electoral roll prepared in Bihar special intensive revision (SIR) exercise can be filed beyond September 1 but the same would be considered once the electoral roll was finalised. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Bihar: 'Gandhi se Ambedkar' march stopped midway by police in Patna
The 'Gandhi se Ambedkar' march, led by Rahul Gandhi and other INDIA bloc leaders in Patna, was halted by police citing restrictions after the Dak Bungalow crossing. The procession, marking the end of Congress' 'Vote Adhikar Yatra', aimed to highlight concerns over voter rights.
Supreme Court Denies Bihar SIR Extension, Flags Trust Deficit Between Poll Body And Parties
A bench led by Justice Surya Kant directed the Bihar Legal Services Authority to deploy volunteers to help voters submit claims and objections.
Bihar SIR: Claims, objections allowed after Sep 1 but only post-finalisation of roll, EC tells SC
The Supreme Court observed that confusion around the Bihar SIR exercise was largely a trust issue and urged political parties to activate themselves to address concerns at the grassroots level. To ensure that voters and political parties are able to effectively file claims and objections, the apex court also directed the Bihar State Legal Services Authority to deploy para-legal volunteers to assist in the process.
BSEB SAV admission 202627: Apply for Class 6 at biharsimultala.com before 15 September
BSEB SAV admission 2026: The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has commenced online registration for Simultala Awasiya Vidyalaya (SAV) Class 6 admissions for the 202627 academic session. Applications are open from September 1 to September 15, 2025, via the official portal, biharsimultala.com. A total of 120 seats60 for boys and 60 for girlsare available. Selection will be through a two-stage entrance exam. Candidates must complete the form, upload documents, and submit online before the deadline.
Bihar SIR: 3 Lakh Voters Served Doubtful Citizen Notices by Election Commission
During Bihar's Special Intensive Revision, over 3 lakh voters were flagged for document discrepancies, field checks raised suspicion of foreign originBangladesh, Myanmar, Afghanistan or Nepal, the suspected voters have been served notices and directed to appear before authorities within seven days.
Rajasthan Assembly witnesses uproar as Congress protest against alleged discrepancies in voter list
JAIPUR: The monsoon session of the Rajasthan Assembly began on Monday with uproarious scenes as Congress MLAs entered the House wearing white T-shirts emblazoned with the slogan Vote chor, gaddi chhod (vote thief, vacate the chair). As soon as the proceedings commenced, the opposition members raised slogans against the BJP, accusing it of clinging to power through electoral malpractice. The protest echoed Congress leader Rahul Gandhis earlier campaign line in Bihar, where he had repeatedly accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP of stealing votes to form governments . A video circulating on social media showed senior leaders, including Leader of Opposition Tikaram Jully, Sachin Pilot, Harish Chaudhary and Rafiq Khan, marching together from MLA residence to the Assembly premises in protest T-shirts while shouting slogans, holding placards in their hand. Outside the Assembly, LoP Jully sharpened his attack on the ruling party, alleging, The Bharatiya Janata Party has stolen votes in both the Lok Sabha and Assembly elections. Even the Jaipur Rural seat was won through rigging. The commotion prompted Speaker Vasudev Devnani to repeatedly urge the opposition legislators to maintain calm and respect the dignity of the House. Expressing his displeasure, he warned, This is not a marketplace or a crossroad. Such behavior cannot be allowed here. Turning to LoP Jully, he added, As Leader of Opposition, you should uphold the dignity of the House. What kind of words are you using? On the other hand, BJP also raised counter-slogans against Rahul Gandhi and the Congress, accusing them of using abusive language. Amid the ruckus, the House managed to take up only selective business. A Bill and the Select Committee report on the Coaching Centre Regulation were presented. Tributes were also paid to 10 leaders, including former Governor Satya Pal Malik. Thereafter, the session was adjourned until Wednesday, with Tuesday declared a holiday. The dramatic protests and disruptions on the opening day signaled a stormy monsoon session ahead, with the Congress expected to continue its aggressive stance against the BJP.
Bihar SIR | Unusual patterns in deleted voter lists
Several areas show abnormal deletions in categories such as gender and for reasons such as deaths
Gandhi se Ambedkar march marking culmination of Vote Adhikar Yatra in Bihar begins
The march started with the INDIA bloc leaders offering floral tributes at the statue of Mahatma Gandhi
CongressVoter Adhikar Yatra to conclude in Patna, INDIA bloc leaders to join
Patna: The Congress 14-day, 1,300-km-long Voter Adhikar Yatra will conclude in Bihars capital Patna on Monday, with several INDIA bloc leaders scheduled to join Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, in a procession marking the culmination of the political programme that gained significance ahead of the assembly polls in the state. Among Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Congress Says 89 Lakh Voter Complaints Filed In Bihar, Electoral Officer Says Procedure Not Followed
After Congress party said that they submitted close to 89 lakh complaints to the election commission regarding the voter lists in Bihar, the state's Chief Election Officer (CEO) responded by saying that the party did not follow the proper process.
Jharkhand CM, TMC's Yusuf Pathan to join concluding leg of 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' in Patna
RANCHI/KOLKATA: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren and TMC leaders Yusuf Pathan and Lalitesh Tripathi will join the concluding leg of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' in Bihar's capital Patna on Monday. While Pathan and Tripathi have already reached Patna, Soren will reach there on Monday morning. JMM president and Chief Minister Hemant Soren will join Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and leader of opposition in the Bihar Assembly, Tejashwi Yadav, at the concluding leg of the 'Voter Adhikar Yatra'. This historic occasion will transform into a show of strength for the opposition unity, JMM central general secretary Vinod Pandey said in a press statement. 'Mahagathbandhan' leaders will hold a march in Patna on Monday, marking the culmination of the yatra that covered about 1,300 km and passed through over 110 Bihar assembly constituencies in what was seen as a prelude to a high-octane assembly polls campaign in the state. The special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls is a joint conspiracy of the BJP and the Election Commission to deprive voters, especially the poor, backwards, minorities, Dalits, labourers, farmers, and tribal communities, from exercising their franchise against the BJP's ideology, Pandey alleged. The JMM leader said that the ruling coalition government in Jharkhand has already passed a resolution in the assembly against the SIR, conveying its message to the people. Hemant Soren called it a direct attack on democracy. In Bihar, the opposition has also termed the SIR as a conspiracy to marginalise poor people, he claimed. Tripathi, before leaving for Patna on Sunday, told reporters at Kolkata's Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, We will represent TMC at the 'Voter Adhikar Yatra'. 'Vote chori' (stealing of votes) is one of the biggest issues at the moment, and we are going to take it to every region. We will take the message of our leader Mamata Banerjee to the common people. This is our responsibility. Pathan, a former Indian cricketer, echoed Tripathi. Both the Congress and the TMC are part of the opposition bloc INDIA at the national level. The yatra, launched by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on August 17, aimed to highlight the alleged assault on people's right to vote through the special intensive revision of electoral rolls in Bihar. The opposition parties have been alleging that the deletion of names of 65 lakh people from the draft electoral rolls published as part of SIR was an assault on their right to vote. The Election Commission (EC) had come out with the names of 65 lakh people who were removed from the draft electoral rolls. The development came after the Supreme Court directed the EC to publish the deleted names by August 19 and file a compliance report by August 22. Samajwadi Party's Akhilesh Yadav joins 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' in Bihar
7/11 train blasts: Kin read out Bombay HC acquittal order at grave of man who died awaiting justice
NAGPUR: The family members of Kamal Ahmad Vakil Ahmad Ansari, who died awaiting justice in the 2006 Mumbai train blasts case, have read aloud the Bombay High Court's acquittal order at his grave, publicly affirming that he was innocent. Ansari's family members and community members visited his grave here on Sunday, asserting he was falsely accused of being involved in the blasts, and demanded accountability from the system. Nineteen years after seven train blasts killed more than 180 persons in Mumbai, the HC last month acquitted all the 12 accused, including Ansari, saying the prosecution utterly failed to prove the case and it was hard to believe the accused committed the crime. However, Ansari could not celebrate his acquittal as he passed away in a Nagpur jail in 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic. He was buried in Jaripatka Muslim Qabristan in the city. Dr Abdul Wahid Sheikh, general secretary of Innocence Network, president of Jamiat-e-Ulama Nagpur Qari Sabir and Ansari's younger brother were among those who visited his grave on Sunday. Sheikh said they read aloud para 1,486 of the July 21 HC judgment at his resting place, affirming publicly what he had always maintained that he was innocent. Ansari was from Madhubani, Bihar. He ran a small chicken shop, sold vegetables to survive, and worked tirelessly to provide for his five children and wife. Yet, his ordinary life was shattered when the Maharashtra ATS (Anti-Terrorism Squad) picked him up, falsely framed him, and branded him a terrorist, Sheikh said. He languished in prison for 16 years, his dignity stripped, his family stigmatised, and his pleas unheard, Sheikh said. The acquittal, four years after Ansari's death, is a hollow victory and a vindication that came too late, he said. Ansari's children grew up without a father, his wife carried the burden of stigma, and his family lived with humiliation, he said, adding the judgment cannot return the years he lost, or undo the pain inflicted on his loved ones. Calling the gathering at Ansari's grave an act of resistance, Sheikh said those present asserted his innocence, prayed for his soul, and demanded accountability from the system. Ansari's story is not an isolated one but a chilling reminder of how countless innocents are branded as terrorists, locked away for decades, and sometimes die in prison before justice ever reaches them, Sheikh added. Seven blasts ripped through Mumbai local trains at various locations on the western line on July 11, 2006, killing more than 180 persons and injuring several others. In a damning indictment of the prosecution's case, the high court declared all confessional statements of the accused as inadmissible, suggesting copying.
Congress To Conclude Its 1,300 Km Voter Adhikar Yatra In Patna Today
The Congress' ongoing 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' in Bihar will conclude in Patna on Monday with a symbolic padyatra (foot march) at Gandhi Maidan, marking the final leg of its campaign to raise awareness about electoral rights.
The parties have urged the Court to direct the Election Commission of India (ECI) to extend the last date for receiving claims and objections to September 15, 2025
By failing to terminate the revision of Bihars electoral roll, which brazenly seeks to strip lakhs of voters of the right to exercise their franchise, the apex court risks staining its legacy
Election Commission targets new voter cards for Bihar post SIR
When electors were given enumeration forms, they were asked to submit the filled up document along with their latest photograph. The new photograph will be used to update records and issuing fresh voter cards
Gandhi Se Ambedkar rally in Patna today, SIR pitch up
PATNA: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, RJDs Tejashwi Prasad Yadav and a host of other top leaders of INDIA bloc will participate in a march in the state capital on Monday, marking the conclusion of Voter Adhikar Yatra against ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and discrepancies in the exercise. The march, Gandhi Se Ambedkar, will be taken out after 16-day-long yatra, that covered around 1,300-km and passed through 110 assembly constituencies in 25 districts. The yatra was taken out on August 17 from Sasaram to protest against the vote theft in the garb of SIR. Besides Rahul and Tejashwi, prominent leaders like CPM general secretary MA Baby, CPI general secretary D Raja, JMM chief Hemant Soren, TMC MP Yusuf Pathan and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut will participate in the march. Bihar Congress president Rajesh Kumar said that the march would be taken out from near Gandhi statue at the Gandhi Maidan to Ambedkar statue near the Patna High Court. He said that the administration has already given permission for the march. This is not a political event. We are taking out a peaceful march to fight for peoples right to vote, he said. The Voter Adhikar Yatra evoked a huge response as Rahul, Tejashwi, CPI (M-L) general secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya and VIPs Mukesh Sahani accused the BJP of trying to steal votes in complicity with the Election Commission. Leaders from across the country, including CMs of Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Karnataka and Himachal Pradesh as well as senior leaders like Akhilesh Yadav and Priyanka Gandhi joined the yatra. The participation of leaders from across the country has given strength to the fight against vote theft by the BJP with the help of the EC, said AICC media chairman Pawan Khera in Patna. As INDIA succeeded in showcasing unity during the yatra, the real test for them will begin during discussions on seat-sharing. The question is if the RJD, which had contested 144 seats and won 75, would concede the demand of allies. Indications are that RJD may settle at 135-140 seats and Congress 50-60.
Insider track | Mama and the politics of devotion
Shivraj Singh Chouhanfondly called Mamahas a knack for blending faith and timing. This week, he walked barefoot, sons in tow, carrying Ganapati Bappa Morya into his home. On its own, a heartwarming image. However, for observers, the timing was interestingly coincidental with murmurs about him as a frontrunner for the BJPs national president post. He has brushed off the speculation, saying his focus is on farmers and his ministerial duties. Still, some in the party insist his religious observances mattereach time he prays, a political door seems to open. One senior leader even mused, with a grin, Mama mahir hai sambhavanaon ki rajniti meinMama truly is a master of possibility politics. Is it a coincidence, or karma in action? Hard to say. With Mama, nothing ever feels entirely accidental. Pauses speak louder than words At the recent RSS conclave, Mohan Bhagwat drew a clear line between the Sangh and the BJP: They do their work, we do ours. Nothing more, nothing less. It was a diplomatic response to lingering rumours of interference. However, then came the line, tossed in casually yet carrying more weight than anything said officially: If we were deciding, would it have taken so long? The room laughed, but behind the chuckles was the unmistakable sense that he had revealed more than intendedor perhaps exactly what he intended. Some observers quietly wonder whether the Sangh is losing patience over the delay in the BJPs top-level decisions. Others think it was just Bhagwat being his cryptic self. Either way, the one-liner has sparked more debate than the entire speech preceding it. A bureaucratic U-turn? Earlier this year, the Centre was quite strict in denying states requests to extend the service tenures of their Chief Secretaries and top police officers. Jharkhand, UP, and Bihar all had their proposals rejected. It seemed like a patternor even a message. This week, however, brought a quiet shift. Madhya Pradesh was allowed to extend Chief Secretary Anurag Jains term by a year. Telanganas chief secretary, K. Ramakrishna Rao, also got an extra seven months. Theres no official explanation why, which of course creates space for speculation. Some read this as a political favour, others view it as a simple reassessment. In Delhi, its often difficult to determine whether the rules are being bentor applied a little flexibly. Mallick may replace George in Japan Nagma Mohamed Mallick is likely heading to Japan as Indias next ambassador, succeeding Sibi George. If confirmed, shell be only the second woman ever to hold that role, significant in the still male-heavy corridors of global diplomacy. Her career spans an impressive arc: France, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Tunisia, Brunei, and now Poland. She served in the PMO, managed Russia and Africa relations, and was Deputy Chief of Protocola first for a woman. Beyond her credentials, theres quiet assurance in her presence. She reads English literature, practices classical dance, speaks five languages, and balances diplomacy with wellness. Profiles like hers often shape the tone of relationships between nations. Bamboo diplomacy at its best In a very different corner of the world, something quietly hopeful unfolded this week. A delegation from Arunachal Pradesh went to Indonesia for a dialogue on sustainable bamboo practices. Backed by the Environmental Bamboo Foundation and the Indian Embassy in Jakarta, the visit focused on skill-building and knowledge-sharingespecially for women and youth from Northeast India. The idea is to turn bamboo into more than a plantits positioned as an engine for rural entrepreneurship and climate resilience. Bamboo charcoal, ethanol, design innovationsits a rich space with global potential. The Regent of Ngada even hosted a dinner in honour of the delegation. A small gesture, yes, but one that signified genuine warmth. In a world often dominated by geopolitical tension, perhaps such grassroots collaboration is the more enduring form of diplomacy.
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Ghats widened, lighting upgraded as Gaya gears up for Pitripaksh
Govt and voluntary efforts spark scientific temper in Bihar
Patna turns into a hub of science learning with interactive centres and new projects
Young innovators redefine technology in Bihar
2L file objections seeking their names struck off Bihar poll rolls
In Bihar, over two lakh objections have been filed against the draft electoral roll, primarily from individuals who submitted enumeration forms while already registered elsewhere. This surge follows notices issued to prominent figures for holding multiple voter IDs.
Arunachal Pradesh Youth Congress denies BJPs allegations against Rahul Gandhi
HT Correspondent ITANAGAR, Aug 31: The Arunachal Pradesh Youth Congress dismissed the Bharatiya Janata Partys (BJP) allegations that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi made derogatory remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modis late mother during a rally in Bihar. According to an official statement, State Youth Congress president Tarh Johny said the incident was planted by the []
Oppn's Bihar yatra ends today with Patna march
The 'Voter Adhikar Yatra,' spearheaded by Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav, culminates in Patna with a march protesting alleged electoral roll irregularities. Originally planned as a rally, the event shifted to a road march following suggestions from RJD and CPI-ML.
